When assistant math professor Melanie Matchett Wood was in seventh grade, she was surprised to win a citywide math competition in her native Indianapolis. Then she won a state competition, and in eighth grade placed tenth in the country.
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Monsanto Fellows Work to Improve Crops
PhD students, pursuing their degrees in plant and animal breeding, are discovering new ways to feed a hungry world and produce sustainable energy. Monsanto, a leader in seed production, established a $1 million fund to encourage new professionals in plant breeding.
Katrina Van Dyke- Discovering Her True Calling
Academics and a family tradition of attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison drew Katrina Van Dyke to the state’s flagship university. And she arrived with a plan. Finish a genetics major in four years and continue in the graduate program in genetics counseling.
Philanthropy Creates New Master’s Portfolio for Business Students
Thanks to passionate Badger and philanthropist Patrick Thiele ’72, MS’75 the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) has established new, self-sustaining offerings, including the redesigned professional MBA program as well as a master of science in business analytics (MSBA).
Pattersons Strengthen Commitment to School of Education
James and Susan Patterson strengthen their commitment to literacy and teaching at the School of Education for maximum impact.
